Oscar Wilde
"At last it can be told… He shocked the world!"
Originally released in 1960. Oscar Wilde is a drama film. directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Starring Robert Morley, Ralph Richardson, and Phyllis Calvert
Synopsis
England, 1891. Ascending writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) meets Lord Alfred Douglas, a young nobleman. Over the years, they will maintain an intimate relationship that will be openly criticized by Alfred's father, the Marquis of Queensberry, in such a harsh way that Wilde, instigated by Alfred, decides to sue Queensberry in 1895, accusing him of defamation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Morley
as Oscar Wilde
Ralph Richardson
as Sir Edward Carson
Phyllis Calvert
as Constance Wilde
John Neville
as Lord Alfred Douglas
Dennis Price
as Robert Ross
Alexander Knox
as Sir Edgar Clarke
Edward Chapman
as Marquis of Queensberry
William Devlin
as Solicitor-General
Robert Harris
as Justice Henn Collins
Henry Oscar
as Justice Wills
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vantage Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oscar Wilde about?
England, 1891. Ascending writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) meets Lord Alfred Douglas, a young nobleman. Over the years, they will maintain an intimate relationship that will be openly criticized by Al...
Who directed Oscar Wilde?
Oscar Wilde was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
How long is Oscar Wilde?
Oscar Wilde has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Oscar Wilde released?
Oscar Wilde was released on May 29, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oscar Wilde?
The main cast of Oscar Wilde includes Robert Morley, Ralph Richardson, Phyllis Calvert, John Neville, Dennis Price.